Process Controls Engineer

Description

Cometeer is revolutionizing the coffee industry with a game-changing, patented technology that delivers unparalleled convenience, quality, and flavor. We brew specialty coffee at 10x strength using beans from the world’s top roasters, then flash-freeze it at peak freshness to lock in every nuanced flavor note. The result? A revolutionary coffee experience where anyone can enjoy barista-quality coffee in seconds, simply by melting a frozen puck.

No machines. No mess. No compromises.

Cometeer is looking for a Process Controls Engineer to support a variety of electromechanical processes across Factory Extraction and Packaging Operations. The role will focus on continuous improvement projects of varying complexity to support production capacity, reduce costs, improve equipment efficiency, and enhance operational performance. The role will report directly to the Engineering Manager with guidance from senior engineers and plant leadership.

The role will require working closely with the Engineering, Maintenance, and other Operations team members to troubleshoot, select, install, test, and modify existing equipment.

This is a highly visible role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the business through innovative automation and process improvements. Cometeer is committed to investing in your professional growth through mentorship, hands‑on project experience, and training to ensure you have the skills and resources to succeed and advance your career.

• Specify, design, configure, troubleshoot, and test machine control systems, including a broad range of sensors and instrumentation, primarily on Allen Bradley platforms
• Design, develop, and implement process improvements to reduce costs and increase operational efficiency
• Support and guide technicians during control system troubleshooting or modifications
• Maintain and document automation programs and electrical schematic revision history
• Analyze process data to make data-driven decisions for troubleshooting and optimization
• Comply with and support all Food Safety and Quality policies, programs, and procedures so our products meet and exceed consumer expectations

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering, Mechatronics/Controls, or equivalent hands‑on experience and training
• 1-4 years of hands‑on experience in manufacturing, automation, or process improvement with electro‑mechanical systems supporting a production environment
• Familiarity with programming PLCs, HMIs, and drives; exposure to Allen Bradley equipment and A‑B PLC code
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs
• Strong, data‑driven problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently and within teams
• Effective communication skills and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities across different levels of the organization

• Programming:
  Studio 5000, Factory Talk, Indralogic, Python, SQL, Siemens
• Automation:
  Variable frequency drives, pneumatic valves, servo motion control, PID control, vision inspection, robotics
• Industrial communications: ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, IO-Link devices, Profibus, ASI-Bus
• Data & Reporting:
  Factory Talk Historian, Vantagepoint, Ignition, Power BI, Perspective, basic SQL queries
• Experience installing and commissioning control systems
• Food Manufacturing: CIP systems, batch process familiarity, SQF / GMP awareness, hygienic equipment design
• Mechanical aptitude including Solidworks design, fabrication, and mechanical drawings.

• Requires standing, walking, sitting, and using hands/fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls; reaching, climbing stairs/ladders, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; close, distance, and peripheral vision with depth perception.
• Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, with hours varying week to week based on production needs - some weeks a standard 40-hour schedule, others requiring longer days (up to 10 hours), with occasional evening or weekend coverage.
• Position is…